On 3 October 2012, 17-year-old Jake Evans made one of the most chilling 911 calls in true crime history: “I just killed my mom and my sister.” Police arrived at the Evans family home in Aledo, Texas, to find his mother, Jami, and 15-year-old sister, Mallory, fatally shot, while Jake waited outside to surrender. The question was never who committed the crime—it was why.Skip ahead to episode: 11.35Intro Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofTEcAqd2cYbuymeacoffee.com/cluelesscrimeinstagram.com/cluelesscrimepodcast
In 1986, newlywed nurse Sheri Rasmussen was found brutally murdered inside the Los Angeles townhouse she shared with her husband. Detectives quickly labelled it a botched burglary gone wrong—but Sheri's family never believed the evidence told that story. For more than two decades, they fought to keep her case alive as the truth remained buried in plain sight.In this episode of Clueless Crime, we unravel the extraordinary investigation that exposed one of the most shocking betrayals in modern true crime: a killer hiding behind a badge, the DNA breakthrough that changed everything, and the relentless determination that finally brought justice for Sheri Rasmussen.Skip ahead to episode: 10.45buymeacoffee.com/cluelesscrimepatreon.com/cluelesscrimeinstagram.com/cluelesscrimepodcast
A healthy 31-year-old pregnant mother drinks a cup of tea in her own kitchen. By the end of the day, Rosslyn McQueen and her unborn baby are dead. What first appeared to be a sudden medical tragedy quickly became one of Victoria's most chilling murder investigations when toxicology revealed Rosslyn had been deliberately poisoned with strychnine inside her own home.In this episode, we unravel the heartbreaking case of Rosslyn McQueen—from the seemingly perfect suburban family and Ray McQueen's secret affair, to the police investigation, the circumstantial murder trial, and the acquittal that left her family without answers. Nearly 40 years later, Rosslyn's death remains an enduring mystery and a haunting reminder that proving a murder happened is sometimes far easier than proving who committed it.Intro Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s6SH0L52yUUSkip ahead to episode: 09.20buymeacoffee.com/cluelesscrimepatreon.com/cluelesscrimeinstagram.com/cluelesscrimepodcast
On a quiet morning in November 2010, 36-year-old Russell "Rusty" Sneiderman was dropping his young son off at preschool in Dunwoody, Georgia, when he was ambushed and shot multiple times in broad daylight. As detectives searched for a motive, the investigation uncovered a shocking web of obsession, deception and betrayal that no one saw coming.Skip ahead to episode: 08.25buymeacoffee.com/cluelesscrimepatreon.com/cluelesscrimeinstagram.com/cluelesscrimepodcast
In February 1986, 26-year-old nurse Anita Cobby was making her way home from work in Sydney's west when her life was brutally cut short. After getting off the train at Blacktown Station, Anita began the short walk to her parents' home, but she never made it. She was abducted by five men, taken to an isolated paddock at Prospect, and subjected to a prolonged and horrific attack before being murdered. Her death sent shockwaves through Australia and became one of the country's most notorious criminal cases.In this episode, we look at Anita's life, the events leading up to her murder, the investigation that brought five men to justice, and the evidence that emerged during their trial. We also explore the devastating impact Anita's death had on her family, her husband John, and the wider community — and the lasting legacy created by her parents, who went on to advocate for other families affected by homicide.Intro Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zj1TS0AWJKoSkip ahead to episode: 14.10buymeacoffee.com/cluelesscrimepatreon.com/cluelesscrimeinstagram.com/cluelesscrimepodcast